Honesty and Deception Flashcards

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duplicity

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Deliberate deception in behavior or speech

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devious

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a. Meant to trick; not straightforward; shifty
b. Departing from the correct or accepted way
c. Departing from the straight or direct course; roundabout

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fictitious

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a. False or fake; adopted or assumed in order to deceive

b. Imaginary; unreal; relating to fiction

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guile

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Sly intelligence; craftiness with the intention to deceive

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gullible

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Easily deceived or fooled

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hypocritical

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Giving a false appearance; saying one thing, but doing another

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masquerade

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a. To disguise oneself; to put on a false or deceptive appearance
b. A disguise or false appearance; a scheme or charade

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overt

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Open and observable; not hidden or secret

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reputable

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Having a good reputation; well thought of; honorable or trustworthy

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veracity

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Truthfulness or accuracy; conformity to fact or truth

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